anamnesis

n. a patient’s account of his or her developmental, family, and medical history prior to the onset of a mental or physical disorder. Compare catamnesis. [first suggested by Adolf Meyer as an aid to diagnosis and exploration of possible causes of a patient’s disorder]

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Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

cold pressor pain test

a test of pain produced by immersing a limb in iced water. Also called cold pressor test.